Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language by William L Leffler

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Using analogies, graphs, formulas and illustrations, the author overviews key topics in the refining industry for professionals in finance and marketing. The third edition reflects changes in petroleum processing and the impact of environmental regulation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language by William L Leffler

Leffler gives you an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easy-to-understand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. Use this book for self-study, as a classroom textbook, or as a quick reference. Contents: Crude oil characteristics Distilling Flashing The chemistry of petroleum Catalytic cracking Refinery gas plants Alkylation Catalytic reforming Residue reduction Hydrocracking Gasoline blending Distillate fuels Asphalt and residual fuel Hydrogen, hydrotreating, and sulfur plants Isomerization Solvent recovery of aromatics Ethylene plants Simple and complex refineries Crude oil, condesate, and natural gas liquids Fuel values - heating values Answers and solutions.
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ISBN 13 9780878147762
ISBN 10 0878147764
Title Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language
Author William L Leffler
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher PennWell Books
Year published 2000-02-29
Number of pages 310
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.